Restoration Work on the Ackley Covered Bridge in Greenfield Village, October 2, 2000

Built in Pennsylvania in 1832, Ackley Covered Bridge was reconstructed in Greenfield Village in 1938. Over the decades, this landmark bridge -- one of the oldest in the country -- became structurally unsound. A major restoration project in the fall of 2000 included draining the surrounding pond, replacing rotted beams, stabilizing the bridge, and implementing measures to prevent further damage.